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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Anacapa
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$699

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What people say

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Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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